In response to the budget-busting operating costs of high-end combat aircraft, light planes intended for lower-intensity operations have become popular among many of the world’s air forces. One of the most prominent examples is the…
Ever since the revolutionary F-117 Nighthawk made its flashy combat debut during the Gulf War, stealth technology has been a staple of popular media and a symbol of American military prowess. In recent years, other…
The F-35, America’s next-generation multirole fighter workhorse, is notorious for the long string of severe cost overruns and delays which have plagued the program since its inception. These unsavory shortcomings have contributed to intense press…
With rising tensions in East Asia, many countries are facing increasing pressure to bolster their militaries. Japan, however, is in a unique situation due to its post-World War II pacifism and reliance on America for…
From the slow, cramped tanks which traversed the Somme to the high-tech main battle tanks of today, armored vehicle design has made remarkable strides over the past century. However, there has been stagnation as of…
Update 11/23/2017: General Dynamics Bath Ironworks has teamed up with Navantia to offer a derivative of the F100/Fridtjof Nansen frigate family to the US Navy. See below for details on the Fridtjof Nansen class and…
This article was compiled with information from The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Ships of the World, The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapons Systems, Jane’s Fighting Ships, and other open sources. It was…
Update: Defense News reports that, while India has decided to hold test flights of the F-16 Block 70 and JAS 39E, a decision is not expected until 2019 at the earliest. At 2017’s Paris Air…
The iconic M16 rifle and M4 carbine, standard issue in the United States military, are some of the most well-known weapons today. Lightweight and accurate, the M16 was the military’s standard infantry rifle for over…
North Korea’s recent series of missile tests have wrought on many questions about ballistic missile defense. This article provides a detailed overview of all deployed American ballistic missile defense systems, including their components, test history, and…